Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 tips the scales at 2 445 lbs — 2 300 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 at 145 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,445 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - kg1109.03
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.2445
Weight - lbs.145
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people6